Chapter 1160: Visit the White House

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New York New York New York!
New York, the capital of the world!
Unique top metropolis!
Although San Francisco is one of the most prosperous cities in North America, compared with New York, it is suddenly a little witch, and it can even be said without exaggeration that the two cities are not at the same level; Inside, New York is also a top-tier city. There is no comparability between the two. The capital of this world is like a bright pearl, dotted on the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, and blooming with radiance.
Everyone yearns for big cities, and even when professional teams choose to build a team address, most of them tend to big cities, which is not without reason.
Last time I visited New York, Lu Ke attended the Victoria ’s Secret annual catwalk and signed an endorsement contract with Mercedes-Benz, but that was all. Lu Ke did n’t have time to hang out slowly, remember Between the glimpses of floating light, there are only some fragmentary and beautiful night scenes, but in the end it is impossible to spy on the true look of the city.
Visiting New York again today, Lu Ke still does not come to vacation, but for work. However, in his spare time, he finally got some free time and opportunities to measure the city with his own feet, and feel the East Coast style that is completely different from the West Coast, allowing the offseason to be more comfortable and relaxed. For a little while.
Obviously, as a Super Bowl champion, Lu Ke's offseason plan must be adjusted this year. As a result, there are countless commercial promotion activities and championship-winning activities, some of which can be absent, and some cannot, and serve as the core of the team and the promotion of the league Lu Ke has enjoyed his rights in the past year, and now he must fulfill his publicity obligations: he is becoming a brand new sign of the league.
Secondly, the Super Bowl championship season is also a win-win season, the consumption of physical strength and energy is inestimable, the team needs to relax up and down, even the iron man like Lu Ke also needs to relax a little, otherwise the whole year The endless end will only be more effective with less effort. The sharpener does not cut the woodworkers. The current rest is for a better start in the next offseason.
In the past three weeks, Lu Ke has been busy running throughout North America, while New York is the last stop. The busy offseason is finally coming to an end.
In fact, the trip spread across the entire East Coast, from Miami to Philadelphia, then Boston, and the day before coming to New York, Lu Ke set off from Washington.
Washington, the capital of the United States, this city that exists as a political / government significance obviously still has more connotations waiting to be excavated, but Lu Ke ’s trip to Washington this time failed to slow down and explore in detail, because this trip is San Francisco 49 The most important and best stop after people win the championship
A little hint: The peers include San Francisco ’s 49-person teammates, even the substitute players; it also includes the core members of the entire coaching team headed by Jim Hubble.
The true face of this trip is-as an annual Super Bowl champion, 49 people in San Francisco were invited by the president, collectively visited the White House, personally received by President Barack- who just completed his re-election not long ago
Needless to say, this is a supreme glory!
Every year, four North American sports league champion teams visit the White House, which has become a practice. This tradition can be traced back to as far back as 1924.
At that time, President Calvin-Coolidge was an avid baseball lover. He invited the then MLB Washington Senator team to visit the White House on September 5 for a formal meeting and signed a signature. The baseball was given to the star pitcher Walter-Johnson (Walter-Johnson).
Since then, successive championship teams have accepted invitations to visit the White House.
In the 1980s, under the active promotion of President Ronald-Reagan, a Hollywood actor, it became common practice for the championship team to visit the White House, and it was further extended to the NCAA championship team-
The passing coach of the University of Connecticut women ’s basketball team, Geno-Auriemma, led the team to win ten NCAA national championship trophies, visited the White House nine times and experienced three presidents.
Of course, although this is a high honor, after the White House has issued an invitation, players can still choose whether to go according to their own wishes, even if the team does not replace the players themselves. In 1991, Michael Jordan won his first NBA championship. When the Chicago Bulls visited the White House, Jordan did not attend.
However, visiting the White House is a great honor, and most players are still willing to go.
After the Super Bowl championship was released this year, the White House immediately called San Francisco to express congratulations and issued an official invitation from the official. Obviously, the successful win of the San Francisco 49ers has more profound meaning beyond the championship, which is crucial for both the team and the White House.
This is a very interesting experience! This is true even in the 100-year history of the four major sports leagues!
In fact, in the 2012 season that has just ended, there have been very few people in and out of the league who have deliberately mentioned Lu Ke's "Chinese descent" identity, because Lu Ke has proved his strength through one game, people 'S eyes have shifted from outside the field to inside the field, without additional embellishment of other factors.
However, this visit to the White House was hailed as a historic meeting. Because Lu Ke is the first Chinese quarterback to win the Super Bowl in history, and Barack is the first African-American president in American history. Now, the two historical figures have officially met on the occasion of the White House. , The meaning is naturally extraordinary.
This is also one of the important reasons for the White House to issue the invitation at the first time.
An episode also happened that day.
After the San Francisco 49-person team arrived at the White House up and down, they were seated one by one according to the arrangement, and the President who just officially opened his second term at the beginning of the year officially debuted. Before saying hello to the media, he walked straight in the direction of the San Francisco 49ers. Starting with Jim Hubble, he shook hands one by one and expressed his respect and courtesy with the highest treatment.
When the footsteps of this Mr. President stopped in front of Lu Ke, they did not leave immediately.
"Lu. But. Is my pronunciation correct?" Barak asked inquiringly with a curious smile.
According to Eastern etiquette, considering that the tone of Chinese is indeed very difficult, Lu Ke should still politely express some praise; but according to Western etiquette, correcting each other is a respect, respect for each other and avoid more misunderstandings in the future.
"Lu. Ke." Lu Ke corrected it word by word, pressing down the pronunciation of the fourth sound.
Barak still maintained a handshake posture and began to correct his pronunciation seriously, and then after receiving Lu Ke ’s affirmative answer, he laughed happily,
In order to show courtesy, can I call you Lu? Otherwise Every time there is a mistake in pronunciation, this is really impolite. "
As for the nickname. As far as possible, Mr. President avoided using it in official public places.
"Of course, Mr. President." Lu Ke also responded politely.
Berak shook Lu Ke's right hand heavily. "Congratulations, you have completed an unprecedented feat. I mean, you have reached a height that no one else can reach. This must mean something. In addition to respect Besides, I really can't find a better vocabulary. "
As a well-known speaker, Barak ’s words are naturally watertight, without deliberately mentioning the precise definition of
feat
, but including all the circumstances, expressing admiration in the simplest and most direct way, admiration in words It is also full of sincerity and enthusiasm.
Lu Ke did not respond positively. A dry "Thank you" would be boring here. "Sorry, Mr. President, may I ask if you are a fan of my enemies in the same district? My teammate is standing beside you. Ignore them all, and praise me for my credit alone. The problem of the locker room after going back is troublesome. Even if we want to compliment this way, we better choose a more appropriate occasion. "
At this time, Logan, Marcus, Moss, Rupati and others who were standing beside Lu Ke were still a little nervous. Now they are laughed at by Lu Ke, and they all burst into laughter.
Barak did n’t mind either, showing his white teeth. "I honestly admire Seattle very much, but I will never mention it at this moment." The slightly gleaming eyes flashed his words immediately. It became meaningful, and other players around him began to protest.
The atmosphere suddenly became more active.
The time that Barrack stayed in front of Lu Ke was slightly longer, and even exceeded Hubble. The reporters on the spot noticed such details for the first time.
"Babbiby! Hey, Benbi!"
"Mr. President, here!"
"Bambi, smile! Smile a little more!"
"Mr. President, can you give way? We need a group photo, a group photo! You are facing the camera!"
"Bambi! The lens is here! Here!"
"Mr. President, can the first lady take a photo?"
"Bambi! Can you stand up?"
Bustling, never ending.
Standing on the green lawn behind the White House, more than 300 reporters in front of them all focused their eyes on Lu Ke and Berak without exception. The ubiquitous flashlights were overwhelmingly vented, making people feel in all aspects. This "historical meeting" has unparalleled weight.
In fact, it ’s just Barack ’s personal greetings now. In the next process, a special photo session was set up, but obviously the reporters ca n’t wait anymore, and now they ca n’t wait to take the precious photos of the historical meeting. For Lu Ke, For Barack and the White House, these are very, very special days.
Facing such a turbulent upsurge, Barack also laughed happily. "It seems that now someone can't wait."